In oktober 1945 verhuisden wij plotseling uit ons kleine, dierbare dorp Geesteren in Twente naar de grote stad, Groningen. In het dorp begreep men dit niet.

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A massive leak has exposed records tied to more than 41,000 DHS employees and contractors, including roughly 10,000 ICE personnel. The data, reportedly taken from DHS's Okta login system, reveals phone numbers, email and office addresses, reporting relationships, and permission groups associated with undercover operations, wiretapping and surveillance tools. Wired reports: In all, the leak provides a map of how DHS is organized and how it operates. The records, which span DHS itself as well as seven component agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and US Customs and Border Protection, were last updated on August 19, 2026.

The transparency nonprofit Distributed Denial of Secrets and cybersecurity researcher and journalist maia arson crimew previewed the data to WIRED, which they say they obtained from a group calling itself the Department of Peace. DDoSecrets published the archive, which it calls "Icepick," on Wednesday. In a press release, DDoSecrets says the data is from DHS's Okta login system. In a note with the files, the hackers wrote, "They have our information, so it's only fair that we have theirs." An Okta spokesperson tells WIRED that it is unaware of any breach of its systems. "We are aware of this report. Okta is secure, and we have no evidence our data or systems were compromised," the spokesperson says.

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Yes.

That’s as simple as the answer need be, but that’s not the point of this article.

Another Godox press release (Those guys are busy!) and again, we’ve not had a chance to play with one of these so you’ll need to do your own research, but Godox have just announced the Smartphone Xenon Flash A2, and their tagline is “Your phone, now a pro camera” which isn’t exactly factual, but also, the definition of “pro camera” is very loose.

The thing to keep in mind with ANY small light source is that its going to be harsh – there’s stuff you can do about it, though. You can diffuse it, bounce it (though a small light like the A2 might not give quite enough output to do much there) but even things like bouncing it off a close wall or even a sheet of paper in a pinch – use what you have, experiment.

I love the idea of small portable lights, this one is certainly an interesting addition to your phone photography – maybe worth giving a try, it’s certainly a good starter to your photography lighting journey.

Here’s the Godox Press Release (With a little bit of my own ramble)

Smartphone Photography, Now With More Zap

Phone cameras keep getting better, but low light, backlighting and mixed lighting can still make them sweat. Enter the Godox A2: proper pro-style lighting for your phone, with more control over your light and a lot more room to play.

Its short, punchy burst of xenon light freezes motion in its tracks, which is great for action shots and stylized looks.

Xenon Flash: Bring Your Subject to Life

Go bold with direct flash, or add a subtle lift to a backlit portrait. With a guide number of roughly 15 (ISO 100, metres), the A2 has plenty of oomph for close-range shots. When flash is your main light, that quick burst also helps freeze movement. *For best results, keep the A2 within 2 m of your subject. Want more power or wider coverage? Pair Godox’s upcoming smartphone wireless flash trigger (sold separately) with Godox speedlights or outdoor flashes.

TTL and Manual Modes: Stay Spontaneous, Get Precise

Fast and flawless when the moment’s fleeting, or hands-on when you want to flex your creative muscles. TTL and Manual modes have you covered both ways.

High-Speed Sync: Find Your Balance

Why banish that bright background when it can star in the story? With high-speed sync up to 1/8000s, the A2 lets you control ambient exposure while lighting your subject. Balance a face against a sunlit scene, or go for a faster shutter speed to keep the action crisp.

Bi-Color LED: True Color for Everyday Stories

Truer colors and flattering skin tones make portrait videos look natural and beautifully textured. Low light or indoors, the results feel authentic and ready to share. Your content doesn’t just look good, it feels right, and it’s always social-media ready.

Godox Camera App: Your Look, at Your Fingertips

Find your look right on your screen. Built on Godox’s TTL know-how, the Godox Camera app keeps exposure simple in Auto (A) mode, with Natural, Even and Contrast flash effects to try out. Feeling fussy? Switch to Manual (M) mode and tweak shutter speed and flash output yourself. Bluetooth with NFC-assisted setup lets you adjust flash and LED settings wirelessly, on or off camera.

Dual-Side Magnetic Mounting: Snap On, Explore New Angles

The A2’s dual magnetic design isn’t just for the back of your phone. Snap it to any metal surface or pop it on a stand and you’re ready to roll. On the front, the magnetic ring lets you attach accessories to shape the light exactly how you like. Simple, flexible and always creative.

Magnetic Accessories: Change the Light, Set the Mood

Go moodier and more dramatic with optional extras like a honeycomb grid, barndoors or a snoot to aim your light and tame the spill. Add a touch of warmth with a full CTO magnetic filter. *For best results, use the A2 off-camera with light-shaping accessories.

Compact. Magnetic. More Ways to Light.

Pro flash power in a palm-sized body. Pocketable, portable and happy to go anywhere you do.

Four Colors, A Style of Your Own

The A2 brings pro lighting to your phone in four distinctive colors. Pick a finish that suits your everyday style, and make your kit as personal as the photos you take.

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Software giant reports $36.6bn in profit, beating Wall Street expectations, as Azure cloud computing division grows 48%

Microsoft gained billions of dollars in stock market value Wednesday afternoon after it reported better than expected revenue and profit, just days after it offered voluntary buyouts to some 60,000 employees.

The office software giant’s growth was fueled by its Azure cloud computing division, which grew by 48% in the September quarter.

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I’m hopeful these elections will be a win for democracy rather than dictatorship, for peace rather than war, and humanity rather than hubris

Recently I made my own envelope out of a sheet of paper and sticky tape, signed it and affixed a sticker. Then I took it to my nearest Australia Post shop in Sydney and mailed it.

In other words, I voted from abroad in the US midterm elections. Because my last place of residence in the US was the state of Virginia, I can register to vote and request a ballot online, but the ballot still needs to be printed, signed, sealed in an envelope made of folded paper, signed again, placed inside another (store-bought) envelope and mailed in. There was no sausage sizzle or cake stall to reward me for my civic duty, and no spectre of a fine if I didn’t complete it.

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